| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $82.99 | 5.102% | $87.2241 | $87.22 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.75 | 5.252% | $22.8923 | $22.89 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.74 | 6.208% | $180.2775 | $180.28 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.95 | 11.786% | $158.6802 | $158.68 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.76 | 13.348% | $144.8134 | $144.81 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.73 | 3.308% | $37.945 | $37.95 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.87 | 5.163% | $202.8279 | $202.83 | $202.85 | $202.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.79 | $834.6604 | $834.66 | $834.70 | $834.60 | |